[Elecraft] Prospective K3 Owner

[Bob]

Hi Ian,

           True Pozidriv screws are not that common on this side of the 
pond.  But you may not want "genuine Philips" either.  The true Phillips 
head screws and drivers are designed to "Cam Out" to prevent over 
tightening.    To prevent that there are Reed and Prince or  Frearson 
head screws and drivers.  They have a variation in the angle and depth.  
Another that also "looks" like phillips are the JIS standard that again 
changes the angles.  Using a new screwdriver may only be a partial 
solution, you need to look real close as to which you want and buy and 
how they fit. .

             The term phillips has become somewhat generic for any cross 
headed screw,  just as any copy is a Xerox.

             There may even be more variations out there.   I don't know 
what your old BA stuff was but I'm sure Elecraft isn't using them.

73,
Bob
K2TK

Ian White GM3SEK wrote:

>
>>
>> Yes, a magnetized screwdriver is very handy for guiding the screws to 
>> their holes without having to fumble with them.  (There are a LOT of 
>> screws!)
>>
> If in Europe, make sure to use genuine Philips-point screwdrivers. The 
> more common Pozidriv point will damage the screw slots when tightening.
>
> Anywhere in the world, it's worth buying a new screwdriver for the K3, 
> because a worn point is the most liable to "cam out" and damage the 
> screw slots.
>
> Extra-long and extra-short screwdrivers are occasionally useful when 
> working inside the K3, to get a better angle on the screw head.
>
>